Learn about Balance Disorder Treatment in India — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Balance Disorder and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

About Balance Disorder

A balance disorder evaluation by a neurologist is a comprehensive diagnostic process to identify the underlying cause of dizziness, vertigo, or unsteadiness. The neurologist performs a detailed neurological examination, assessing coordination, gait, eye movements, and sensory function. This is often supplemented by specialized tests like videonystagmography (VNG), rotary chair testing, or posturography to evaluate the vestibular system. The goal is to differentiate between central causes (like migraines, strokes, or multiple sclerosis) and peripheral causes (like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or Meniere's disease). This precise diagnosis is crucial for developing an effective, targeted treatment plan, which may include medication, vestibular rehabilitation therapy, or lifestyle modifications to restore stability and improve quality of life.

Key Highlights

    Accurate diagnosis of the root cause of dizziness or vertigo.Differentiates between central (brain-related) and peripheral (inner ear-related) disorders.Non-invasive and painless diagnostic evaluations.Leads to a targeted, personalized treatment plan.Can significantly improve quality of life and prevent falls.Often avoids the need for unnecessary medications or interventions./ul

Who is this surgery for?

  • Persistent sensations of spinning, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
  • Feeling unsteady or off-balance when standing or walking.
  • A sensation of floating, rocking, or tilting.
  • Blurred vision associated with movement.
  • Frequent falls or a fear of falling.
  • Nausea or vomiting related to dizziness.
  • History of head injury, ear infections, or recent viral illness.
  • Underlying neurological conditions like migraine, stroke, or Parkinson's disease.

How to prepare

  • Bring a list of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
  • Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and flat, secure shoes for gait testing.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and sedatives for 24 hours before testing, as they can affect results.
  • Do not apply eye makeup, as it can interfere with eye movement recording.
  • Be prepared to discuss your medical history and a detailed description of your symptoms.
  • You may be asked to have a companion drive you home if testing is extensive.

Risks & possible complications

  • The diagnostic procedures themselves are generally very low risk.
  • Some positional tests may temporarily provoke dizziness or nausea.
  • Rarely, patients with severe neck problems may experience discomfort during certain head maneuvers.
  • There is a risk of misdiagnosis if the evaluation is incomplete, leading to ineffective treatment.
  • Anxiety or fatigue during prolonged testing sessions.

Recovery & hospital stay

  • Most patients can resume normal activities immediately after the diagnostic evaluation.
  • If dizziness was provoked during testing, it typically subsides within minutes to hours.
  • Follow the neurologist's specific recommendations based on the diagnosis, which may include starting vestibular rehabilitation exercises.
  • Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust the treatment plan.
  • Implement safety measures at home, such as removing tripping hazards, to prevent falls during recovery.
  • Adhere to any prescribed medications and report any new or worsening symptoms promptly.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
  • checked Expected recovery time: Immediate to a few days for test-induced symptoms; treatment recovery varies by diagnosis (weeks to months).

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering balance disorder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for balance disorder compare across other countries where we have data.

Country Estimated cost range Typical stay Recovery time View details
India INR 1.5 Thousand – 10 Thousand 0 days (outpatient procedure) ~ Immediate to a few days for test-induced symptoms; treatment recovery varies by diagnosis (weeks to months). Know More
Turkey TRY 5.25 Thousand – 35 Thousand 0 days (outpatient procedure) ~ Immediate to a few days for test-induced symptoms; treatment recovery varies by diagnosis (weeks to months). Know More

Top hospitals for Balance Disorder in India

These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing balance disorder.

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Manipal Hospital Gurgaon

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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar

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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road

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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram

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Manipal Hospital Mysore

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Manipal Hospital Salem

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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road

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Manipal Hospital Vijayawada

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Manipal Hospital Whitefield

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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur

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Manipal Hospital Rangapani

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Manipal Hospital Siliguri

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Manipal Hospital Jaipur

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Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur

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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake

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Manipal Hospital Goa

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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road

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Manipal Hospital Ranchi

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Manipal Hospital Millers Road

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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

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Manipal Hospital Kharadi

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Manipal Hospital Patiala

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KMC Hospital Mangalore

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PATIENT REVIEW

Sophia Davis, a 58-year-old high school...

Sophia Davis, a 58-year-old high school art teacher, had always been active, but for the past six months, her world had become unsteady. It started with occasional dizziness when she looked up at her classroom's fluorescent lights. Then came the vertigo, sudden, violent spinning sensations that would strike without warning, forcing her to clutch her desk. She began feeling perpetually 'off-balance,' like she was on a gently rocking boat, making her daily walks to school anxiety-inducing. Her primary care doctor, after ruling out ear infections, referred her to a neurologist, Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen suspected a vestibular disorder and recommended a comprehensive balance assessment, including Videonystagmography (VNG) and a rotary chair test, to pinpoint the cause. The experience in the balance lab was strange and challenging; wearing goggles that tracked her eye movements while moving her head and body in specific ways felt disorienting but was conducted by a reassuring technician. The tests confirmed Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The emotional relief of having a diagnosis was immense. Following a simple in-office Epley maneuver performed by Dr. Chen to reposition the crystals in her inner ear, Sophia's vertigo attacks ceased. With a course of vestibular rehabilitation exercises, her constant sense of imbalance gradually faded. She moved from a state of fear and frustration, worrying her teaching career was over, to one of empowerment and gratitude. She's back in her classroom, confidently looking up at her students' artwork, her balance, and her joy, restored.

Neurologists for Balance Disorder

Explore experienced neurologists who regularly perform balance disorder and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.

Dr. Bindu Thankappan
  • 18 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Tamil, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 900
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai

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Dr. AK Roy
  • 46 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Uday Murgod
  • 25 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Vivek Iyer
  • 13 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil
Consult Charge ₹ 500

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai

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Dr. Rithesh R Nair
  • 13 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil
Consult Charge ₹ 500

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai

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Dr. Pradyut Ranjan Bhuyan
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar

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Dr. Laxmidhar Parhi
  • 26 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1250
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar

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Dr. LAKSHMI PRIYA INAPAKOLLA
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada

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Dr. Aakash Agrawal
  • 9 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar

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Dr. KRISHNAVENI VANAPALA
  • 5 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada

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Dr. NAREDDY SANDEEP REDDY
  • 3 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad

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Dr. KAMLESH M CHAWDA
  • 32 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad

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Dr. Apurva Nagesh Sharma
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1200
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon

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Dr. DR M. LAKSHMI LAVANYA
  • 7 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad

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Dr. Shishir Pandey
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 700
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad

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Dr. Jay Dip Ray Chaudhuri
  • 32 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 900
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Pramod Krishnan
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Manjunath Mahadevappa
  • 15 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Veena Vedartham
  • 14 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Neeraj Kumar
  • 13 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida

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